National Children's Dental Health Month

Each February, the American Dental Association® (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month. Throughout the State of Georgia, schools and dental practices work together to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.

Join the Effort
If you need assistance in putting together a dental health month campaign in your community, contact your GDHA Component for information and ideas!

American Dental Association®

Attention: Teachers, Parents and Dental Hygienists
Visit the American Dental Association web site to learn more about National Children’s Dental Health Month and download free materials for educational use:

ADA National Children’s Dental Health Month

Georgia NCDHM Resources & Activities:

Georgia Public Health – Oral Health Unit

Oral Health in Community Service Committee
This committee collaborates with other professional associations and public health agencies for the promotion of oral health, and assists component societies in the development of programs on oral health/dental hygiene. This committee is chaired by Linda L. Koskela, RDH, MPH, email: llkoskela@dhr.state.ga.us

Georgia Oral Health Prevention Education Resources

ADHA

Visit the ADHA Kidstuff web site for games and fun ideas for oral health education for kids: www.adha.org/kidstuff

Other Resources:

Kid's World Dental Resources: http://kids-world.colgatepalmolive.com

NIH - Open Wide and Trek Inside materials

Volunteer Reporting Forms:

ADHA - Volunteer Work Reporting Form

State of Georgia Professional Licensing Boards Division - Georgia Board of Dentistry - Volunteer Work Reporting Form

Note: The information presented here is to assist dental hygienists in Georgia through provision of information, contacts and ideas for statewide promotion of oral health improvement through community service.